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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 981.54 and 667.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 981.54 and 667.80 is: 921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 981.54 = 667.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/981.54 = 667.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 981.54 × 667.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 655,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,472.41/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.90

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